Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Fixed Term to 31st March 2026

Due to internal promotion an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Gwent Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) service, with a current vacancy for a Senior IDVA.

The main functions of the role are:

- To provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic abuse at highest risk across Gwent through support, advocacy and appropriate referral of adult victims of domestic abuse and their children.
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the Mult Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and local partnership responses to domestic abuse.
- Support and line manage a team of IDVA's providing advice and guidance on safeguarding issues
- provide a supportive role to the Regional IDVA Manager to support and enhance the service.

If you are interested, please get in touch with Jen Jenkins who will be able to have an informal discussion with you around this opportunity. Please contact on 07973 979945 Jen.Jenkins@Newport.gov.uk

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

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